Head of Human Resources

Job Description: Head of Human Resources

Location: Indianapolis, IN Company: Obra Capital Inc. – Insurance Entity

About the Role

Obra Capital Inc. is seeking a Head of Human Resources to support our soon-to-be-established insurance entity in Indianapolis. This newly created role will be pivotal in ensuring a smooth transition and onboarding of employees into the new entity, while providing ongoing support for all staff. The Head of HR will serve as a strategic partner, offering consultation and guidance to business leaders and employees across the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Transition & Onboarding: Lead efforts to successfully transition employees into the new insurance entity and oversee onboarding programs.
• Strategic HR Consultation: Provide guidance to business leaders and employees on HR-related matters.
• Workforce Planning: Advise on staffing strategies to meet organizational goals.
• Compensation & Benefits: Develop and oversee competitive compensation structures and benefits programs.
• Performance Management: Implement systems to evaluate and enhance employee performance.
• Employee Relations: Foster a positive workplace culture and resolve employee concerns.
• HR Policies & Procedures: Establish and maintain policies that ensure compliance and consistency.
• HR Function Development: Build and lead the HR function for the new entity, proactively identifying opportunities to create processes and policies.
• Collaboration: Partner closely with Obra Capital Inc.’s HR Department to ensure alignment and consistency across the organization.

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the insurance entity.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 10-12 years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably within insurance or financial services.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree or HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) desirable.
• Skills: Strong expertise in workforce planning, compensation, performance management, and employee relations.
• Leadership: Proven ability to build HR functions from the ground up and lead organizational change.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner across departments.

Why Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to shape the HR function of a newly established insurance entity while contributing to the broader success of Obra Capital Inc. You will play a critical role in building a strong foundation for employee engagement, growth, and organizational excellence.